Night study session

The parable of the Ten Virgins; the word Oil and Virgins stuck out to be cause it’s used differently than it normally would. A Virgin is a person who hasn’t had sex but biblically that also represents purity (&)or faithfulness as it did in the Old Testament. while Oil represents the work & preparedness of the Virgins. All ten had oil in their lamp and I think that’s an important representation of ppl putting in the work of knowing God but 5 continue to carry extra while waiting on the bridegroom(Jesus) and the other 5 grew comfort with oil in their lamp and that it so they rested while waiting. When the bridegroom makes an appearance the unprepared ask the prepared virgins; this is so important bc this shows salvation is for one’s own. Yes we should tell others the word of God but it is up to them to go through the process and readiness till he shows. If the prepared Virgins shared their oil they would both would lack and be left behind so they say no to the unprepared, although they suggest to go get more oil the bridegroom takes the wise into the wedding banquet(heaven). When the others return asking to be let in he says “I don’t know you” which is true, how can Jesus know you if you have not maintained a consistent relationship with him. Therefore continue talking with Jesus you don’t know when he’s coming. #christiannightroutine #holyhabits #embracevulnerability #lemon8bookclub